Africa: Market for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Africa

The African market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather contracted to $X in 2022, dropping by -7.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Africa

In value terms, production of chamois leather and combination chamois leather declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather in Africa declined notably to X square meters, waning by -25.7% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 79%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 100% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Nigeria dominates leather structure, reaching X square meters, which was near 87% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X square meters), creating an 8.5% share of total exports. Tunisia (X square meters) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +13.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Morocco (+19.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +19.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (-24.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria and Morocco increased by +44 and +5.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the largest chamois leather and combination chamois leather supplier in Africa, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 4.3% share of total exports.

In Nigeria, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather increased at an average annual rate of +13.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+31.7% per year) and Tunisia (-33.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per square meter), while Tunisia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of chamois leather and combination chamois leather decreased by -17.4% to X square meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 63%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 168% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X square meters) and Tunisia (X square meters) were the major importers of chamois leather and combination chamois leather in Africa, together recording approx. 75% of total imports. Nigeria (X square meters) took the next position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X square meters). All these countries together held approx. 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +65.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Tunisia ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 96% of total imports. Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 3.4%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +52.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 100%. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per square meter), while Nigeria ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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